Time Tracking Software for Consulting Firms

Proposal templates with dynamic pricing blocks that generate polished proposals in minutes. Software for tracking billable hours, managing timesheets, and reporting on team utilization.

Challenges Consulting Businesses Face

If any of these sound familiar, you are not alone. Most consulting businesses deal with these every day.

Proposals that take days to assemble because pricing, scope, and terms live in different documents

Utilization tracking that requires manual timesheets nobody fills out on Friday

Client relationships owned by individual consultants, not the firm

Project profitability invisible until the engagement ends and the numbers are crunched

Knowledge management nonexistent — lessons learned vanish when consultants move on

How Deelo Solves These for Consulting Businesses

Every pain point above has a matching solution built into Deelo — no extra plugins, no extra cost.

Proposal templates with dynamic pricing blocks that generate polished proposals in minutes

Automated time tracking with project codes that calculate utilization rates in real time

Firm-wide CRM where every client interaction, proposal, and engagement is recorded centrally

Live project dashboards showing budget burn, hours consumed, and margin at any moment

Project templates and playbooks that capture best practices for repeatable delivery

Time Tracking Features Built for Consulting

Software for tracking billable hours, managing timesheets, and reporting on team utilization. Essential for service businesses that bill by the hour or need to understand where time is being spent across projects and clients.

One-click timers and manual time entry
Project and task-based time allocation
Timesheet approvals and submission workflows
Billable vs. non-billable hour categorization
Utilization and productivity reports
Automated invoice generation from tracked time
Team availability and capacity planning
Browser and desktop app time tracking

Deelo vs the Competition

See how Deelo stacks up against popular time tracking tools for consulting businesses.

FeatureDeeloToggl TrackHarvestClockify
Starting PriceFree / $19/seat$0 - $20/user/mo$0 - $10.80/seat/mo$0 - $11.99/user/mo
All-in-one platform
Time Tracking features
Built-in CRM
Invoicing & payments
50+ integrated apps
No long-term contract

Consulting Industry Insights

Consulting firms with real-time utilization tracking improve billable rates by 15%

Centralized CRM increases repeat engagement rates by 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time tracking software for consulting businesses?
Deelo offers time tracking software purpose-built for consulting businesses. It includes one-click timers and manual time entry, project and task-based time allocation, timesheet approvals and submission workflows, and more — all in one integrated platform that also includes 50+ other business apps.
How much does time tracking software cost for consulting companies?
Deelo starts free with all 50+ apps included. Paid plans start at $19/seat/month with no long-term contracts. Compare that to standalone time tracking tools like Toggl Track ($0 - $20/user/mo) that only cover one function.
Can I use Deelo's time tracking alongside other Deelo apps?
Yes — that's the core advantage. Your time tracking data connects seamlessly with crm, invoicing, project management. No integrations to set up, no data silos, no extra cost.
How long does it take to set up Deelo for a consulting business?
Most consulting businesses are up and running in under 15 minutes. Sign up, choose your industry during onboarding, and Deelo pre-configures the right apps and workflows for your business type.
Does Deelo replace Toggl Track for consulting businesses?
Deelo can replace Toggl Track and more. While Toggl Track focuses on time tracking, Deelo gives you time tracking plus 50+ additional apps — CRM, invoicing, scheduling, helpdesk, and more — for a fraction of the cost.

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